The Best Home Accessory Gifts

Holiday shopping season is upon us, and if anyone on your holiday shopping list is passionate about filling their spaces with warmth and personality, it’s worthwhile to consider gifts for their home. We’re not suggesting you go out and buy side tables and pricey fixtures. While those things are lovely, we’re thinking more about the thoughtful pieces that make a home a haven, like a beautifully framed photograph of just the two of you. The world is truly your oyster in a category as expansive and exciting as home decor, so get ready to finalize all your holiday shopping with pieces like board games, festive candles, coffee table books, and luxe throws that add a dash of style, personality, and warmth to anyone’s cherished space. Shop our favorite home decor-inspired buys below and don’t be afraid to snag pieces for yourself, too!  

_{Prices are accurate as of November 11, 2024. Subject to change.}

BrownLove Ceramic Face Vase

A statement vase brings whimsy and the wild right into the home. We’ve seen our fair share of adorable and adventurous vases, including makeshift book covers like Pride & Prejudice and even hot pink cowboy boots, there’s something universally fun and fanciful about this face vase. The petite vessel features a figure in a contemplative, curious mood, and at the top opening is where floral imagination takes the reins. It can house daisies, roses, lilies, carnations, or a myriad of your recipient’s favorite buds and blossoms, creating a colorful crown that adds a pop of personality to any room’s decor. No matter where it’s situated, this conversation starter is sure to bring breathtaking botanicals into any room it inhabits. 

Rifle Paper Co. Picture Frame

There is rarely a gift more thoughtful or moving than a framed picture. Consider the photographs that would delight your recipient and surprise them with a beautifully framed and personalized piece that captures a cherished memory or moment in time. It can be hard to choose the right frame to surround your thoughtful photo, but one brand that always hits it out of the park is Rifle Paper Co. The design-focused brand features some of the most stunning prints we’ve ever seen, perfectly blending artistry, imagination, and wonder into decor essentials like rugs, furniture, and candles. Your recipient will fall in love with this frame, available in two stunning, easy-to-style prints: hydrangea and peacock. And, confession time, we’ve already bought several to check off our holiday shopping list!

Nest Candle

Nest candles bring as much delightful design as they do sensory indulgence, with deep, lavish scents that enliven and surprise with every luminary minute. A longtime favorite of the interior design-focused, a Nest candle is not only a luxurious accent to any space, but a testament to the power of scent to transport, sending you to lands far away in a sensory escape. And while there are any number of fragrances to choose from in the flawless lineup, including autumn plum, Himalayan salt, and rosewater, our favorite has to be the holiday-centric birchwood pine. This classic winter, woodsy scent, brought to life with elements of white pine, fir balsam, birchwood, musk, and amber, will burn bright in your recipient’s home long beyond the holidays, with over 50 delicious hours. 

Frontier: Cowboys of the Americas

Just when you think you have more than enough coffee table books, another one comes out that changes your tune. In 2021, photographer and author Anouk Masson Krantz came out with the riveting, award-winning title American Cowboys, which gave a cinematic look into cowboy culture and the men and women who keep this historic tradition alive, through rodeos, ranchwork, and other equine-centric endeavors. Recently, the author debuted her newest and most geographically expansive book, Frontier: Cowboys of the Americas. The book is a giftable work that showcases the rugged beauty and brutality of the cowboy lifestyle across the Americas, focusing on the North American cowboy, as well as the vaqueros and gauchos of Central and South America. The moving, monumental photographs capture every facet of this life, highlighting the strength and sacrifice it takes to be a working cowboy in today’s world.

Quince Ruched Faux Fur Throw

Throws are one of the most underappreciated elements of home decor, providing comfort, texture, and color without seeking to be the center of attention. And yet, no home is complete without one (or more) of these sidekicks, especially in a room where comfort, peace, and relaxation are the goal. While you could invest in a giftable pricey plush throw from brands like Pottery Barn, you can save yourself a pretty penny shopping at Quince for an equally luxe faux fur throw that doesn’t skimp on sustainability or materials. The machine-washable, affordable-luxury throw looks like it cost a fortune, with its sumptuous softness, subtle sheen, and wavey texture that rivals its competitors. Your intended will find any number of uses for the cozy companion — adding texture to a bedroom or living room or snuggling up for Netflix binges — it’s a gift that won’t disappoint. 

Katie Kime Lucite Tray

A tray is a criminally underappreciated piece of home decor. Often relegated to collecting dust atop coffee tables and entryway furniture, a tray deserves more praise for its versatility and ability to elevate the every day, from collecting necessities like keys and mail to adding a personal touch to coffee tables with candles and collectibles all while keeping a space organized and stylish. When it comes to gifting a tray, it can’t hurt to consider your recipient, especially if they appreciate pops of color and seasonal sensibility, aka holiday decor. This holiday-inspired toile tray from Katie Kime is sure to please even the Grinch on your list, with its nostalgic winter wonderland print that your recipient won’t be rushed to pack away at the end of the season. The brand, known for its city-specific designs highlighting towns like Dallas and Nashville, features a host of other sizes and designs.

WS Game Company Scrabble Bianco

Elevate game night to a whole new level with a board game that doubles as a decorative piece. Design-elevated board games are nothing new, but this Scrabble game takes the trend to a whole new level. Adorned with Tiffany and turquoise blues, this Bianco edition Scrabble game won’t be a piece your recipient packs away to be forgotten in the back of a cabinet. The beautifully designed wood-framed game beckons to be played and proudly displayed on a coffee table or shelf. A perfect gift for those word game aficionados or anyone who appreciates statement pieces, this eye-catching, embellished board game will become a conversation starter and entertainment provider in any home it graces. 

Graypants Rechargeable Wick Lantern

Part modern, part callback to the past, this rechargeable lamp features the best of both worlds, combining contemporary design with the nostalgic glow of an old-world lantern. It’s a take-wherever-you-go accessory, whether you want to prop it on a side table to read for hours or end, or illuminate your path to grab a glass of water in the dark of night. Just tap the top and you’ll have light power for up to 150 hours depending on the illumination setting. The petite lamp comes in two sizes and various hues, including gray and sage green, so there are any number of options that will suit your recipient’s decor style. Whether they’re a bookworm or just someone who appreciates a thoughtful and practical present, this rechargeable lantern will brighten up demeanors and spaces. 

Ruggable Iris Apfel Collection

A rug brings cohesiveness to a room, adding a unifying element that anchors the space and defines its personality. Of all the tapestries to choose from, few options top that of Ruggable, which boasts the finest washable rugs in the modern marketplace. Collaborations are where this brand shines — it’s worked with the likes of Morris & Co., Jonathan Adler, and Bridgerton. If you’re shopping for a loved one who needs to add color and character to their home, start with the collaboration with the late-great Iris Apfel. In these majestic rugs, you’ll find beauty and imagination, where vibrant colors, playful patterns, and the uninhibited charm of Apfel’s legacy come alive. Though a rug might seem like a bold choice for a gift, it’s perfect for anyone looking to amp up their decor or start anew. 

KitchenAid 2024 Design Series Evergreen Tilt-Head Stand Mixer

This gift is for those looking to splurge. A KitchenAid mixer has long been a dual-purpose appliance: part decor piece, part culinary essential. This multi-purpose tool handles it all with ease and efficiency, whether you’re whipping up homemade pizza dough, baking decadent chocolate chip cookies, or even preparing fresh pasta. And while we’ve long loved the diverse KitchenAid color palette, from dark crimsons to lilacs and mint greens, nothing prepared us for the sleek and sophisticated Design Series evergreen mixer. This dreamy deep forest green mixer, which looks like it belongs in a log cabin, features a five-quart walnut bowl and three stainless steel attachments that whip up culinary magic. Though the Design Series KitchenAid has been around for a while, we’re not sure we’ve ever seen a standout statement piece like this that brings decadence and design right into the home kitchen.